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1 NSW Budget Highlights Wednesday 20 June 2018 The industry association representing the business interests of consulting firms operating in the built and natural environment Yesterday, NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet handed down the NSW Budget emphasising a focus on people, families and communities under a theme of building for tomorrow and delivering for today. For the third year running, NSW is expecting a negative net debt with the Treasurer also announcing a $3.9 billion surplus in Forecasts also see average budget surpluses of $1.6 billion over forward estimates reflective of slowing stamp duty revenues. The better than expected surplus in is a result of solid mining royalty growth and the State s investment returns. Governments commitment to infrastructure continues to be strong with a total spend of $87.2 billion being invested over the next four years. Budget Priority Highlights: Health The Government is investing $8 billion over four years in health infrastructure including new funding for: Commencement of new capital works at Liverpool Hospital, Griffith Base Hospital, Dubbo Cancer Centre, Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital (emergency department), birthing suites and theatres at St George Hospital and the next stage of a new health service at Rouse Hill. Investment in the $700 million state-wide Mental Health Infrastructure Program. Schools and learning opportunities $6 billion over four years will be invested to deliver more than 170 new and upgraded schools including: Commencing work in on 40 new and upgraded school projects, and beginning planning for over 20 new and upgraded schools. Continuing works on more than 110 ongoing new and upgraded schools. Capital investment will also include the delivery of minor works projects including

2 improvements to school facilities such as canteen and toilet block upgrades, sports courts and installation of shade covers, as well as land purchases for new and expanded schools. There will also be a continuation of the record $747 million planned maintenance investment across New South Wales schools announced in the Budget with $160 million invested in Skills and Qualifications $285.2 million (over six years) will be invested to fund 100,000 fee-free apprenticeships to increase apprenticeship commencements and address skills shortages in areas of significant demand in New South Wales. A further $179.5 million for TAFE NSW s capital expenditure program has been allocated. Transport Infrastructure The budget includes: $4.3 billion in towards delivery of Sydney Metro including $2.4 billion on Sydney Metro Northwest linking North West Sydney with Chatswood, and $1.9 billion on Sydney Metro City and Southwest linking Chatswood with Bankstown A new $3 billion Restart NSW reservation for the Sydney Metro West, the city s next underground metro railway between the Sydney CBD and Greater Parramatta - this funding is subject to the final business case and will fund completion of project development and commencement of land acquisition, early works and tunnelling. There will also be an additional $28.1 million investment in to fast track the planning and the final business case for this project. $1.8 billion in to continue the development and delivery of WestConnex $1.2 billion in to continue the Pacific Highway upgrade program, including continuing construction between Woolgoolga and Ballina, and planning for the Coffs Harbour bypass. $648.2 million ($1.6 billion over four years) for the More Trains, More Services Program. $438.9 million in (co-funded by NSW and Commonwealth Governments) for road upgrades to support the new Western Sydney Airport at Badgerys Creek, including continuing construction on the remainder of Bringelly Road as well as The Northern Road between Narellan and Penrith. $282.8 million in ($3 billion over four years) to continue planning or delivery of missing links on motorways and major routes in Sydney, including the new projects such as F6 extension Stage 1, Western Harbour Tunnel and Beaches Link and Sydney Gateway, and continuing NorthConnex.

3 $281.3 million in to reduce congestion on Sydney roads by addressing critical pinch points, and continuing works for the M4 Smart Motorway. $258.0 million in ($2.1 billion over four years) of new investment in the Parramatta Light Rail Stage 1. $11.6 million in as a new investment to plan upgrades of Heathcote Road, including widening the Woronora River bridge and road widening between Holsworthy and Voyager Point. Improved Business Regulations & Productivity The payroll tax-free threshold will be increased progressively from $750,000 to $1million over the next four years to reduce the burden on businesses in New South Wales. A first ever New South Wales Productivity Commission will also be established with an overarching focus on micro-economic reform to drive productivity and improve regulations. $37 million will also be invested to accelerate and extend the roll out of the Easy to Do Business Program, under the project agreement for Small Business Regulatory Reform agreed with the Commonwealth Government. Regional communities The budget announcement also sees infrastructure investment in regional communities: $1.9 billion on regional capacity enhancements with the continuation of upgrades to the Pacific and Princes Highways, and Central Coast and Hunter Roads, various projects and programs on roads in regional New South Wales and procurement of the Regional Rail Fleet Program. A new reservation of $155 million from Restart NSW for the new Shoalhaven River bridge at Nowra (subject to Restart NSW assurance) $153.4 million over four years (total of $178.4 million over five years from ) in new investments for the Regional Road Freight Corridor program as part of Restart NSW. A new $137.3 million over four years for Fixing Country Rail (Restart NSW) projects including $60.4 million towards the Junee to Griffith Line Upgrade, $40 million for the Berry to Bomaderry Rail Line and the OMEGA Tunnels Track Upgrade and $7.7 million for the Tarago Passing Loop Extension. $26.8 million over four years in new Resources for Regions programs including $7.8 million for the Upper Hunter Regional Mine Affected Roads program, $4.6 million for stage four of the South Orange Economic Development Corridor (Anson Street to Pinnacle Road) and $4.3 million for the Newcastle Beach Community Infrastructure Project.

4 $26.7 million in for the Sealing Country Roads Program (Cobb and Silver City Highways) in Western New South Wales. A new $10 million over two years from to commence the Rural Health Infrastructure Program, providing the capacity to undertake upgrades and refurbishments of smaller rural facilities including Tenterfield, Scone, Gloucester and Dungog. Sports, arts and culture New investments include: Major stadia to attract world-class sporting and entertainment events and address ageing stadium infrastructure with $729 million for construction of a new stadium at Moore Park to replace the Sydney Football Stadium. This is in addition to the existing investment of $183.7 million to complete construction of the Western Sydney Stadium at Parramatta. $245 million in as part of the Government s $645 million contribution to construct the new Powerhouse Museum in Parramatta as part of a new arts and cultural precinct, expand the Museums Discovery Centre, and plan a creative industries precinct in Ultimo. $100 million reserved for the Greater Sydney Sport Facility Fund to increase the number and quality of sporting facilities in densely populated areas. $20 million reserved from Restart NSW for the creation and upgrade of inclusive play spaces as part of the Everyone Can Play in NSW program $7.5 million in ($59.5 million over four years) for the construction of the Western Sydney Centre of Innovation in Plant Sciences, to enable the protection of an internationally significant botanical collection of over 1.4 million plant specimens $5.8 million in ($50.5 million over three years) to upgrade the Australian Museum to deliver a new touring exhibition hall and education and visitor facilities. $110.4 million invested in the rejuvenation of the Walsh Bay Arts Precinct in ($219.6 million over three years) A Regional Sport Infrastructure Fund with an investment of $100.0 million over five years to increase the number and quality of regional sporting facilities Environment A total investment of $1.9 billion in towards valued and protected environment and heritage initiatives includes: $632.3 million ($2.5 billion over four years) for national parks, walking trails, public parklands and gardens to grow tourism and improve liveability and sustainability. This includes new

5 upgrades to national walking tracks in Sydney, Port Stephens, Tweed-Byron, on the Macleay Valley Coast and the South Coast. $25 million in ($100 million over four years) for the acquisition of green and open spaces to improve the liveability of New South Wales communities. $9.5 million in ($37.5 million over four years) to partner with communities, councils and businesses to increase the average tree canopy across Sydney as part of the Five Million Trees for Greater Sydney by 2030 program. Western Sydney New initiatives for Western Sydney include: $3 billion reserved from Restart NSW for the Sydney Metro West, the city s next underground metro railway. $258 million in ($2.1 billion over four years) of new investment in stage one of the Parramatta Light Rail. Commitments under the Western Sydney City Deal, including: $60 million as the NSW Government contribution towards the $150 million Western Sydney Parkland City Liveability Program $50 million (including $35 million in ) towards planning and the final business case for the North-South Rail Link to service the new Western Sydney Airport as part of a joint funding commitment of $100 million between the Commonwealth and New South Wales Governments through the Western Sydney City Deal $15 million New South Wales contribution to a $30 million Western Parklands City housing package $7.5 million in ($59.5 million over four years) for the construction of the Western Sydney Centre of Innovation in Plant Sciences The Aerotropolis development surrounding Western Sydney Airport and establishing the Western Sydney Investment Attraction Office. In addition, the NSW Government will be working with the Commonwealth to: Fund road upgrades supporting the new Western Sydney Airport at Badgerys Creek, with $438.9 million allocated in Invest $132.2 million in , inclusive of new funding, for road upgrades to support population and economic growth in Western Sydney, including construction of the first stage of the Campbelltown Road upgrade at Edmondson Park, improvements to Appin Road, and commencing construction of the Jane Street and Mulgoa Road upgrade at Penrith.

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